Overview
Arthritis is swelling and tenderness of one or more joints. Mainly it will cause joint pain and stiffness, which will worsen with age. The common types of arthritis seen are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.Signs and Symptoms
Pain, Stiffness, Swelling, Redness, Decreased range of motionCommon Causes
Autoimmune, Degenerative disease , Occupational factors, Genetic factors, Injury, Abnormal MetabolismRisk Factors
Family history, Increases with age, Female, Previous joint injury, ObesityInvestigation Techniques
Joint fluid sample, X-rays, Computerized tomography (CT), Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), UltrasoundTreatment and Prevention
Analgesics, Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), Counterirritants, Disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs), CorticosteroidsPsychological Issues
Depression
